‘School reopening ceremony’ added to Iran’s national intangible heritage list

TEHRAN - Iran has officially registered the traditional ceremony marking the reopening of schools as part of the country’s national intangible cultural heritage, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Wednesday.

30 Sasanian silver coins restored in Isfahan workshop

TEHRAN - Thirty silver coins dating to the Sasanian period have undergone specialized conservation and restoration at the restoration workshop of the Cultural Heritage Department in Iran’s central Isfahan province, the provincial heritage chief has said.

By Afshin Majlesi

Indian embassy celebrates Ayurveda Day, highlights Iran cooperation

TEHRAN - The embassy of India in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to mark National Ayurveda Day under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow,” bringing together diplomats, physicians, media representatives and enthusiasts of traditional medicine.

“Shouldn't a school always be a safe place?”: Minab student asks US schoolchildren

TEHRAN – A student from Minab has addressed American students, calling for schools to remain safe spaces for children and remembering classmates who were killed when Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School was struck in a US military attack.

By Mehdi Garshasbi

“Five countries, one ecosystem, one future”: COP7 calls for stronger Caspian Sea cooperation

TEHRAN – “Five countries, one ecosystem, one future” was the message highlighted by Shina Ansari, head of Iran’s Department of Environment, at the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP7) to the Tehran Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea in Tehran on Wednesday, underscoring the vital importance of preserving the Caspian Sea and its unique ecosystem for the present and future generations of the region.

WHO pledges to support health ministry to turn global patient safety commitments into action

TEHRAN – Commemorating World Patient Safety Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran reaffirmed its commitment to turn global patient safety commitments into practical action across hospitals, primary health care and communities as the Ministry of Health and Medical Education advances its patient safety agenda.

Iran urges accountability for US-Israeli attacks at UN Human Rights Council

TEHRAN— Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has called for international accountability over the United States and Israel’s aggression against Iran, accusing the two countries of violating international law and targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.

Araghchi: Defending Iran’s rights and interests is main goal at UN

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said defending the rights, interests and legitimacy of the Iranian people will be the central objective of his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, as Tehran seeks to present its positions and highlight the consequences of the recent US-Israeli war against Iran.

IRGC: Talks are another battlefield as Iran reveals new weapon test

TEHRAN — Iran is maintaining its military readiness while keeping diplomacy available as an instrument of national policy, Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said, stressing that negotiations should not be equated with compromise and can themselves constitute “another battlefield.”

Iran possesses sustainable deterrence, Qalibaf affirms

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned the United States against attempting to pressure Iran into submission, stressing that the country’s military capabilities and sustained deterrence provide Tehran with the capacity to respond to threats while pursuing its national interests through diplomacy.

Pezeshkian: UN General Assembly must restore global trust and help end wars

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that the annual United Nations General Assembly can help rebuild confidence in the international system and contribute to ending wars and bloodshed around the world.

Iran rejects US attempts to blame Tehran for rising fuel prices

TEHRAN — Iran has rejected US attempts to hold Tehran responsible for rising fuel prices, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei arguing that Washington is seeking to deflect responsibility for the consequences of the conflict and the disruption of commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Leader on the beginning of the new academic year:

The power of knowledge, joined with piety and ethics, protects humanity from criminal US and Israel

TEHRAN — Iran’s Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has described power rooted in knowledge, piety and ethics as a shield against what he called the “savagery of the system of domination,” particularly referring to the United States and the Zionist regime.

Iran to promote tourism potential at Dushanbe Intl. Tourism Exhibition

TEHRAN - Iran plans to showcase its tourism potential at the Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition 2026, seeking to expand cooperation between Iranian and Tajik tourism businesses and open new channels for attracting visitors from Tajikistan and the wider region.

Royan Institute findings highlight MSCs’ potential for cell-based ASD therapy

TEHRAN – Researchers from Royan Institute, in a study, have managed to lower the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) scores and certain inflammatory biomarkers in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cord Wharton’s jelly.

Ground broken for Makkoran’s history and culture museum in Chabahar

TEHRAN - Ground was broken for the Makkoran’s history and culture museum in the Chabahar Free Zone on Tuesday, marking the start of a project aimed at documenting and showcasing the ancient history and cultural heritage of Iran’s Makkoran coast.

New rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN – Eighteen more rare diseases have been identified in the country, bringing the total number of rare diseases to 531, according to the Rare Disease Foundation.

Iranian, Pakistani officials explore potential to develop science diplomacy

TEHRAN – University of Tehran Chancellor Mohammad-Hossein Omid and Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Imran Ahmed Siddiqui have explored avenues to strengthen scientific, academic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Over 200,000 foreign nationals enrolled in Iranian schools

TEHRAN – More than 200,000 foreign national students, including boys and girls, have been enrolled in schools in Iran and will benefit from educational services in the current academic year, which starts on September 23.

More than 200 days of nightmare for the US and Israel

Kayhan, in a note, addressed the 205‑day war between Iran and the United States and the enemy’s critical situation. The more time passes since the foolish decision of the US and the Zionist regime to attack Iran, the more international observers recognize the scale of the American‑Israeli defeat.

Iran downs another US drone over Strait of Hormuz, brings total American drone losses to 53

TEHRAN – The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has intercepted and destroyed yet another US military MQ-1 drone over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The latest successful interception marks a humiliating blow to Washington, as the IRGC has over the past seven months downed over 50 US drones.

Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani passes away at 98; nation mourns prominent jurisprudent

TEHRAN – Iran and the broader Islamic world are in deep mourning following the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Musa Shobeiri Zanjani, a towering figure of Shia jurisprudence and a highly respected source of emulation, who departed this life on Monday at the age of 98.

Iranian armed forces vow stronger response to any new aggression

TEHRAN — Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters have vowed a stronger response to any new act of aggression against the Islamic Republic, saying future attacks would inflict heavy costs on the aggressors, particularly the United States and Israel.